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OK HB1776

Bill

Status

Failed

5/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Frank Simpson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 43A O.S. 2011, Section 1-110 to modify responsibilities for transporting individuals to mental health facilities for examination, emergency detention, protective custody, and inpatient services.

  • Maintains that sheriffs and peace officers are responsible for transportation, with municipal law enforcement responsible within municipalities and county sheriffs responsible outside municipal jurisdictions.

  • Permits the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, county, or municipality to contract with third-party providers to deliver transportation services established by the statute.

  • Requires sheriffs and peace officers to be reimbursed by the Department for transportation services related to minors or adults requiring mental health examination and detention.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Mental health; responsibility of law enforcement to transport persons for mental health services; permitting certain services to be provided by third party; effective date.

Health and Mental Health

Last Action

Died in conference

5/22/2015

Committee Referrals

General Government3/5/2015
Public Safety2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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